I’m sitting here in our new outdoor kitchen, surrounded by candles and thick, lush forest, enjoying a late dinner alone. Sam has long since retired to the land of sleep and this glass of vodka and I are becoming better acquainted. I’ve been reflecting all day on my purpose and how it fits into this life I’ve created for myself. So much self reflection at this time of night has been heralded as risky, but try telling that to an unfettered mind. I miss writing, I miss my identity being wrapped up in being a writer. Words don’t come out as easily as they used to, or perhaps that’s just because of the many distractions alive in my world. On this night, with the lovely, dark, deep woods all around, I’m committing myself to a writer’s life once more. I will take it in strides, like a swimmer must take each wave in stride before succumbing fully to the inundation of an open sea.....#pnw#pnwlife#northwest#littlesi#climbing#washington#myadventurecup

Hiked Little Si today! This was a fun, easy 4.4 mike hike with 1,214 ft of elevation gain. While my daughter was playing photographer she pointed out “eww what’s around with your leg??” That!!! My dear, is a calf muscle 😁💪🏻

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After a very long week and an even longer first half of the weekend, getting back out on a mountain felt peaceful even if it was a “little” one. #dogsbeforedudes#littlesi